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1962-1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire
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The 1962-1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire featured a high-tech turbocharger, but reliability woes would lead to its demise. Learn more about this car.
5 Games You Can Play With Only Pen and Paper
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Games that you play with only pen and paper can be just as fun as modern, high-tech games. Learn about five fun games you play with pen and paper.
The Predator Drone: A Pioneering Force in Modern Warfare
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The Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle exemplifies the military trend toward high-tech, low-risk equipment. This remotely-operated spy plane offers the most bang for the human-safety buck.
How Surge Protectors Work
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One piece of equipment you need at home is a surge protector. They safeguard your high-tech electronic devices from power surges. But how do you know which ones are best?
How Airport Security Works
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According to the Department of Homeland Security 730 million people travel on passenger jets every year. Are these folks safe? Find out how high-tech solutions are being used to make flying as safe as possible.
How RACEf/x Works
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RaceFX gives you the edge when you're watching a NASCAR race on TV -- it highlights a car and follows it around the track at 200 mph! Find out how this high-tech tracking system operates!
10 Ways Technology Can Save People From Storms
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A very strong storm doesn't automatically mean death or destruction. You can improve the odds of surviving intact with reinforcements to your home. Plus, scientists are improving their forecast methods. Let's look at high-tech and low-tech storm alerts.
How Sidewinder Missiles Work
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A Sidewinder missile weaves through the air toward an enemy target as if it has a mind of its own -- and in a way, it does. High-tech "smart weapons" take most of the guess work out of hitting a target. Find out how Sidewinders seek and destroy.
The Farming Quiz
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Without farmers, the world’s 7 billion people would not have enough food to eat. Modern farming uses high-tech tools and processes to maximize crop yields, from Japanese rice to American corn. What do you really know about farming?
Can You Identify These Cool Cars From the ’00s?
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After all the hype that was Y2K, the 2000s had some pretty big shoes to fill! Reality television programs ruled the airwaves, and the streets were full of high-tech new introductions. Can you identify some of the coolest cars released post Y2K?